ABOUT THE ROLE

Moore Zambia CFS is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented graduate to join our Finance and Administration Department as an Assistant Office Accountant (Intern).

This is a hands-on learning opportunity for someone starting a career in accounting and finance. The successful candidate will support the Finance and Administration Manager and the wider Finance team with day-to-day accounting, administrative and coordination tasks while gaining practical experience in a professional audit and advisory firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparing and formatting financial reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual management accounts.
• Help prepare payment schedules, invoices and petty cash reports.
• Assist with preparing and filing statutory returns, including PAYE, VAT, NAPSA and NHIMA, under supervision.
• Maintain and update financial records, files and databases.
• Liaise with banks, suppliers and clients on routine finance matters, under supervision.
• Support procurement by obtaining quotations and maintaining vendor records.
• Assist with travel arrangements and expense reports for the Finance team.
• Manage departmental correspondence and help coordinate the Manager’s schedule.
• Support HR by maintaining personnel files and tracking leave schedules.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A recently completed Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification, such as ZICA or ACCA, is an advantage.
• No prior work experience is required. Relevant internship, attachment or volunteer experience is an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with accounting tools such as XERO, Caseware and ODOO.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Integrity, trustworthiness and respect for confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Professionalism, adaptability and a team-oriented attitude.

• Assist with preparing and formatting financial reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual management accounts.
• Help prepare payment schedules, invoices and petty cash reports.
• Assist with preparing and filing statutory returns, including PAYE, VAT, NAPSA and NHIMA, under supervision.
• Maintain and update financial records, files and databases.
• Liaise with banks, suppliers and clients on routine finance matters, under supervision.
• Support procurement by obtaining quotations and maintaining vendor records.
• Assist with travel arrangements and expense reports for the Finance team.
• Manage departmental correspondence and help coordinate the Manager’s schedule.
• Support HR by maintaining personnel files and tracking leave schedules.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with accounting tools such as XERO, Caseware and ODOO.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Integrity, trustworthiness and respect for confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Professionalism, adaptability and a team-oriented attitude.

• A recently completed Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification, such as ZICA or ACCA, is an advantage.
• No prior work experience is required. Relevant internship, attachment or volunteer experience is an added advantage.